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Topic: Winter Project Lists
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SuperPiper
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posted October 19, 2005 04:00 AM
  
Does anyone have any interesting winter projects?IP: 69.156.56.148 |
Shortstay
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posted October 19, 2005 07:25 AM
Reupholstering the cabin cushions. An inside job, as I don't really think I'm interested in freezing out on the boat!Now the spring project list will have several outdoor items. ------------------
Kevin
Shortstay III, #901 IP: 198.115.167.17 |
Hyprstitch
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posted October 19, 2005 08:31 AM
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Originally posted by SuperPiper:
Does anyone have any interesting winter projects?
As you all know my summer was ruined do to a broken foot, Not thinking about winter yet, hopeing for one maybe two more sailing days. Sid IP: 207.200.116.203 |
Darcy
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posted October 19, 2005 09:10 AM
We'll be doing a bit of a hatch repair. We cracked the main hatch top while lowering the mast on one of our cruises.Lynn keeps hinting that some smooth Harken cleats would make tacking much easier. She has problems pulling the jib sheet out of the cleat when it's windy. We'd also like to lead the outhaul and cunningham controls to the cabin top. I like to keep adjusting these as the wind changes. Right now it's hard to do this while sailing. D'Arcy, Shortwave IP: 67.71.55.56 |
whited
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posted October 19, 2005 09:32 AM
Like Sid, I've been a cripple most of the summer...starting with a heel spurr, graduating to a cracked rib, and now on anti-bioptics for my ingrown toe nail. (have an appointment to have it removed for good mid-December)
My goals between winter/spring...
refinish woodwork and make it 'brightwork' again.
extend main halyard/cunningham/main dousing line to cockpit..
buy a marine battery & upgrade lights/wiring
try to save enough for new galvanized trailer
join local boatclub where I can drysail
(either lake or ocean??) IP: 142.167.246.130 |
CK 2120
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posted October 20, 2005 01:39 AM
I plan to buy a new set of sails and do some work to the trailer. Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120 IP: 142.59.142.144 |
Ken
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posted October 20, 2005 10:09 AM
......Hmmmmm...lemme see...Sandpiper work sounds a lot simpler to me now....Rebuild the nav station with a sliding seat Install VHF with remote mic at the wheel
Replace hoses to head and holding tank
Rebuild head with service kit
Install foot pump for vanity sink in head
Wire an interface box for mast wiring
Remove and inspect 7 chainplates and rebed
Finish propane locker door
Finish replacment of AC wiring (it's all solid #14 house wire)
Insulate icebox
Install bigger cooling fan on fridge compressor
Install cockpit control lever to actuate cold start button on diesel
Move engine control panel into cockpit
Install engine raw water strainer
Install engine heat exchanger with aux pump
Send fuel injectors to diesel shop for service Coach Lynn on getting her Ham Radio ticket, along with several winter dockmates
Good news! You no longer need Morse code if you achieve 80% on your exam. Ultimately all planning must degenerate into mere work
IP: 141.117.228.250 |
CK 2120
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posted October 21, 2005 10:47 AM
Hey Ken: That should only take an hour or two.  Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120 IP: 142.59.142.144 |
whited
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posted October 21, 2005 12:48 PM
Robert...
how is Celtic Kiss holding up......all those days with no one to talk to her.
With the crappy weather during Thanksgiving Weekend, I suppose you didn't get out for a sail.IP: 142.167.230.201 |
CK 2120
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posted October 22, 2005 03:02 AM
You're right the weather was terrible but " Kiss is bundled up just fine and ready to go at any time. With any luck I may be down again in November for a weekend but I doubt I'll go sailing.I got your message at the Toronto Airport while waiting for a connecting flight back to Calgary but maybe next time I'm in town we can go for a beer. Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120 IP: 142.59.142.144 |
whited
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posted October 22, 2005 09:38 AM
See you've had a few cool nights out there. My oldest son is in Banff looking for a job at a hotel or resort, but seems to be having too good a time with a batch of new buddies from England, Australia, New Zealand etc.
He had to get one drunken buddy out of the Bow River at 3 am one morning and kept another from getting charged by an Elk in the early hours. The dummy saw the Elk on a lawn and ran at it. Thank God some local warned them that the bears are agressive this time of year. That should keep them out of the woods. Must be 'city boys'....every one of them.[This message has been edited by whited (edited October 22, 2005).] IP: 142.167.230.201 |
whited
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posted October 23, 2005 10:09 AM
Good news...my son called collect last night. He starts a front desk job at one of the hotels
on the 30th. Now, with a little help from dad, he has to support himself till then. Some of his newfound buddies already have jobs and have moved out of the hostel and into 'crew quarters' at various resorts.IP: 142.167.230.201 |
CK 2120
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posted October 24, 2005 04:02 PM
That's Great News. Has he taken the Gondola Ride up Sulpher Mountain yet? It's an experience he'll never forget. Robert
IP: 142.59.142.144 |
whited
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posted October 24, 2005 04:44 PM
Don't think so Robert. Wonder if there is a bus/shuttle service there from 'downtown Banff'?IP: 142.167.230.201 |
CK 2120
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posted October 24, 2005 07:18 PM
Yes there is. I believe it's the #2 Sulpher Mountain but it's also walking distance from downtown.Robert IP: 142.59.142.144 |
Double Vision
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posted October 25, 2005 12:55 PM
If conditions permit and we have some good ice before the snow hits. I am going to try and set a wind speed record for Lake Scugog (although I don't that any records exist). If we have some good ice I am going to put on my hockey equipment and take out my 9m kite. I have done it a few times, but I don't have a radar gun... if any one has a radar gun and wants to see some serious winter sailing speed. Drop me a line.
CheersIP: 199.243.241.138 |
CK 2120
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posted October 25, 2005 05:27 PM
Hey DV: Take a handheld GPS unit with you. I use mine to track my progress when I'm either sailing, jogging or skiing. Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120 IP: 142.59.142.144 |
